Also ask about how often an inspection of the property occurs. this can minimize some of the expense...

There is no point in starting if you cannot sustain because statistical data shows that responses typically occur after at least 3+ mailings.

Loan was structured for 12mo as stated on the Note, meaning the full amount is due either upon the sales of that project or by the end of 12 months, whichever occurs first.

However the trend was of compression and it is still occurring due to limited supply and the strong demographic fundamentals in many parts of the US.

Unfortunately, we have to pay taxes (going to use 2017 Tax Code although this project will occur in 2018 and there are changes to long term capital gains in the works.

All of these are urgent items - many residential fires occur around the holidays.

That occurs at the time of a refinancing and is done all the time, nothing complicated about it.With regards to timing, there are always good deals to be found in high markets and bad deals to be found in low markets. 

You may deduct everything including ALL your depreciation the year it occurs. 

There is no way to tell what other potential failures/mishaps will occur as a result of this unless a resolution is arrived at prior to your purchase. 

Over the years, my biggest financial and personal "wins" seem to occur when I've negotiated really well.